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The World Peace Prayer Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe. Amen.
Bible verse and prayer for 2016 "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
Romans 12:1-2
Holy Trinity, Bickerstaffe July 2016
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Contact Details Website www.holytrinitybickerstaffe.co.uk. Twitter @HolyTrinityBick
VICAR
Reverend Captain Andrew Housley, CA 10 Church Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk L396SB. Tel: 01695 423204. Mob: 07788 256 776, E-mail: [email protected].
ASSOCIATE MINISTER
Reverend Martin Adams, The Vicarage Intake Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk L39 0HW. Tel: 07939 396934. E-mail: [email protected].
Requests for weddings and baptisms should in the first instance, be made to the Vicar
at the end of the Family Service. Arrangements for funerals and interments may be made with the Vicar by telephone.
CHURCH WARDENS
Mrs Irene McCarthy. 01695 421800, Mob: 07818 205 597. E-mail: [email protected].
Mrs Barbara Morris
TREASURER Mr Stan Barnes (including. Mag. Finance) 07923 928863, E-mail [email protected]
CHURCH WARDEN EMERITUS Mr Merrick Rimmer. Tel: 01695 727848.
CHURCH TREASURER EMERITUS Mrs Hilary Rosbotham
READERS EMERITUS Mr Colin Johnson and Mr Allan Powell
MAGAZINE & WEB
Mrs Jo Housley (Mag. Editor) 01695 423204. [email protected]. Mr Edward McCarthy (Webmaster) 07971 299606 [email protected]
ORGANIST Mrs Vera Gregson.
PCC SECRETARY Ms Anne Rosbotham-Williams. Telephone 01695 722034.
SUNDAY CLUB Mrs Ann Ashburner & Mr Jon Ashburner. Telephone 01695 721795.
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Letter from Andrew Housley Dear Friends, My family and I recently had afternoon tea on a narrowboat while cruising down the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Although it was raining, we had a lovely time. It was very peaceful and we hope to do it again sometime. In a few weeks’ time, we will be taking to the water again, but with Brittany Ferries as we travel to France. That trip may not be as peaceful, but we will enjoy watching a film at the cinema, looking around the duty free shop and exploring the decks. Apart from sailing on a Mersey Ferry, my experience of sailing has been quite limited. In first century Palestine, sailing was not for leisure. The sailing we read about is of fishermen, usually Jesus’ disciples. In the familiar reading of when Jesus calms the storm, the disciples were panicking in fear of their lives as Jesus slept. When Jesus wakes, he asks his disciples where their faith is, before taking authority of the situation and calming the storm. This story brought much comfort to the early church, and the image of a boat was an early symbol used by Christians. It seems that in recent weeks, turbulent waters have surrounded us. The EU referendum debate has contributed to many people feeling insecure for different reasons. The tragic death of Jo Cox MP moved us all because a beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother lost her life resulting from putting herself forward for what she believed was right; representing the needs of the vulnerable. Some of us may be struggling with turbulent waters of our own. We need to remember that whatever we face, we face with Christ. Jesus came to bring peace to our lives and when we travel though a storm, he holds us much closer in our prayer.
Andrew
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Services in July
St Michael, Aughton
Holy Trinity, Bickerstaffe
3rd July Trinity 6 Green Isaiah 66.10-14; Galatians 6.(1-6),7-16; Luke 10.1-11,16-20
8.15am Martin Holy Communion 10.30am Hall Service 10.30am Bill Matins 4pm Andrew Holy Communion
10.45am Andrew Baptism of Samuel Edward Spencer
10th July Trinity 7 Green Deuteronomy 30.9-14; Colossians 1.1-14; Luke 10.25-37
8.15am Andrew Holy Communion 10.30am Martin Holy Communion
10.45am Andrew Family Service
17th July Trinity 8 Green Genesis 18.1-10a; Colossians 1.15-28; Luke 10.38-42
8.15am Martin 10.30am Andrew ‘Parish Praise’ First Communion 4pm Andrew Holy Communion
10.45am Mark Morning Praise
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24th July Trinity 9 Green Genesis 18.20-32; Colossians 2.6-15,(16-19); Luke 11.1-13
8.15am Andrew Holy Communion 10.30am Andrew Service of Baptism
10.45am Martin Holy Communion
31st July Trinity 10 Green Ecclesiastes 1.2,12-14; 2.18-23; Colossians 3.1-11; Luke 12.13-21
8.15am Martin Holy Communion 10.30am Andrew Family Communion
10.45am Martin Holy Communion
Worship & Learning Did you know that many more resources from ROOTS for Churches Ltd are placed on the St Michael’s Church website each week, including Bible notes, reflections, and prayers for both children and older people. Please visit www.aughtonstmichael.org.uk and click on the Bible icon. 3rd July: A supported community Luke 10.1-11,16-20: Summary * Because the kingdom is near, it is really urgent to deliver the good news. * Jesus’ servants work in a reciprocal relationship of giving and receiving generously. * Discipleship enables the disciples to grow in self-confidence and trust.
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A personal prayer 1 Imagine that you are one of the seventy people that Jesus chose to
send out to share the good news of the kingdom of God.
2 Read Luke 10.1-11, pausing after each verse to reflect on what is
being said. Now, make two lists. First, a list of everything you might
need to take with you on the journey. Second, a list of all the things
that Jesus told his disciples to take. Spend some time reflecting on
these two lists, then make a third list of what, now, you feel you
should take. Consider the differences. How would it feel to travel
lighter? Is it realistic? What might this suggest for your real and
current journey of faith – is there anything you should leave behind?
Read Luke 10.16-20, again pausing to reflect after each of the verses.
10th July: An inclusive community Luke 10.25-37: Summary * The lawyer’s individualistic approach is challenged by Jesus’ focus on community and mutual dependence. * Stereotypes about ‘the other’ are subverted. * God’s mercy is shared through the compassion and help of other people. A personal prayer based on Colossians 1.1-14 Grant me: grace to serve, peace to give, love to share, strength to endure, and joy to praise you, all my days. Amen. 17th July: A serving community Luke 10.38-42: Summary * Service to God must be wholehearted, not grudging or resentful.
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* There are many ways of serving God and everyone has an important contribution to make. * Women and men can serve God in line with, or contrary to, cultural conventions. A personal prayer In the motion of the night, and the rhythm of the day: God. In the planned meetings, and the encounters of chance: God. In the mundane tasks, and the important jobs and chores: God. In my head, and in my heart: God. In my hands’ tasks, and my body’s rest: God. In all I think, and see, and do: God, God, God. You and you alone. Amen. Amen. Amen. 24th July: A praying community Luke 11.1-13: Summary * Jesus teaches us to pray simply and ask God for our everyday needs. * We need to be persistent and bold in our prayer. * We can be part of God’s answer to prayer, through the power of the Holy Spirit. A personal prayer When I ask for the things I do not need, or have no use for – teach me simplicity. When I seek to do good, and fail in my endeavours – keep me faithful. When I knock at doors that shut in my face – renew my strength to love and serve you, at all times and in all places. Amen.
© ROOTS for Churches Ltd 2002-16. Reproduced with permission. www.rootsontheweb.com
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Holy Trinity Dates & News
Dates for your diary 5th July Parochial Church Council meeting 7.30pm. 7th July Shared Ministry Team meeting. 9th July Bickerstaffe Summer Fair with Royal Celebration. 10th July Royal Celebration Family Service. 28th July Afternoon Tea at Four Lane Ends Mission 2nd September Ukulele Band 8th September Shared Ministry Team meeting. 10th September Wedding. 18th September Men’s Service at St Paul’s, Skelmersdale. 25th September Choral Evensong at St Michael’s. Bickerstaffe Summer Fair with Royal Celebration The Summer Fair this year will be held in church and on the front lawn on Saturday 9th July 2pm – 4pm. During the event there will be the usual stalls, live music and also an exhibition celebrating the Queen’s 90th birthday. If you would like to run a stall or get involved then please speak to a member of the committee: Rene, Sue, Lesley, Ann, Irene, Hilary or Andrew. The Summer Fair will be opened by the Bickerstaffe Rose Queen, Isabella Blaine. In the weeks leading up to the Summer Fair, please help by collecting the following; Gardening items for a gardening hamper Cosmetics for a cosmetics hamper Chocolate for a chocolate hamper Food for a food hamper Children's items for a children's hamper
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Also, chocolate, sweets and new items for the general tombola and bottles for the bottle tombola. Many thanks!! Andrew Children’s Fun Sheets Children’s Fun Sheets and crayons are available at the back of church, plus fun bags. If you see any children in the service, please make sure they have a sheet and a bag. Afternoon Tea
Please join us for afternoon tea on Thursday 28th July from 2pm-4pm in the Four Lane Ends Mission. Food will be served at 3 o’clock, and there will be a ‘bring and buy’ sale. £4 with proceeds going to the Pensioners’ Fund.
Photograph Exhibition On 29th July at 7.30pm the North Aisle of church, there will be a photograph display and talk entitled ‘Ormskirk Bygone Times’ with Chris Bentley. £2 including tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome.
Community News Ormskirk Community Dance Festival This family event will be held on Saturday 2nd July 11am-4pm at Coronation Park, Ormskirk. The day will include a dance showcase, music, children’s rides and entertainment, crafts and much more. Further information from www.westlancs.gov.uk/countryside or phone Anne Faulkner tel 01695 570258.
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Parish Registers Please continue to pray for the families mentioned below. Thank you.
Wedding The Wedding of Charles Michael Hallum of Virginia Beach, United States and Naomi Alicia Crosbie of Tithebarn Liverpool Road, Bickerstaffe was held on 26th May. Funeral The funeral for the late Mrs Irene Sephton (Renee) of Skelmersdale Road Bickerstaffe, was held in church Monday June 13th, followed by burial in the churchyard. Mrs Sephton was aged 97 years. Mrs Rene Sephton
It is with great sadness we record the death of our longest serving member, Mrs Rene Sephton. Rene was a founder member of our branch, a committee member and Branch Leader for many years. She rarely missed our monthly meetings and Deanery events. A true and loyal member and friend over the years. Rene, you will be much missed by us all.
Sheila Beeby Bickerstaffe Mothers’ Union
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Finance News
Stan Barnes, Treasurer
Income & Expenditure Account
For the five months ended 31 May 2016
,
Collections 7,580.62 DBF Quota 11,345.40
Donations & Gift day 3,371.00 Vicar expenses 420.59
Fees 2,982.00 Water & electric 875.59
Fund raising events 1,096.40 Organ Maintenance 144.00
In lieu of flowers 1,535.00 Insurance & Council Tax 4,651.76
Dividends & Interest 157.17 Printing 223.96
Churchyard Web fees 53.00
maintenance 147.00 Sundries 20.70
Church Magazine -379.16
Friends of Bickerstaffe 1,465.00
Total Income 17,955.03 Total expenditure 17,735.00
Surplus year to date 220.03
Fundraising Events
Coffee morning 510.00
Attic Sale 58.40
Ukulele Night 528.00
Total 1,096.40
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Aughton Children’s Music Camp 6
Dan and Caroline Hollinghurst will be arriving back in Aughton to lead Aughton Music Camp 6, on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th July.
Places are limited so please book. For further details and to book, please contact Paul Coggan on 01695 422079 or e-mail [email protected]. Everything and nothing One day, a rich American farmer took his son on a trip to the country - with the firm purpose to show him how very poor some people are. They spent a day and a night on the farm of a very poor family. When they got back home from their trip, the rich farmer asked his son, 'Now do you see how poor some people can be?' 'Yes,' replied the son. 'And what did you learn?' The boy answered, 'I saw that we have a dog in the house and they have four, running free. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden, they have a river that has no end. We have lamps in the garden, they have the stars. Our patio reaches to the front garden - they have the whole horizon.' The father was speechless at his son's observation, then the son added, 'Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.' Isn't it true that it all depends on how you look at everything? If you have love, friends, family, health, good humour and a positive attitude towards life - YOU HAVE EVERYTHING. You can't buy these things. You may have all the material possessions imaginable, but it you are poor in spirit - you have nothing.
Author unknown. Supplied by Sheila Beeby
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Bickerstaffe Hall Bell by Owen Taylor
Janice & Mike welcome you to The Derby Arms
Friendly staff
Many guest ales
Home cooked, traditional food
Real fires
Pub Quizzes, ‘Open Mike’ Nights
Prescot Road, Aughton, L39 6TA
Telephone 01695 422237
GORNALLS
FUNERAL SERVICE
A SYMPATHETIC AND
UNDERSTANDING
SERVICE
We will take care of all
the arrangements with
care and sensitivity.
Call us 24 hours a day
Rainford
01744 886544
Prescott
0151 426 6069
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Church cleaning rota 1st July Team 3 A Banks, G Banks, N Rimmer
8th July Team 4 Barbara Fairclough, B Winstanley
15th July Team 5 F Brownbill, S Prentice, M Prentice
22nd July Team 6 M Clarke, V Heyes, B Morris
29th July Team 1 E Short, B Bell, F Brownbill
5th August Team 2 I McCarthy, M Johnson
Church Flowers Rota 1st July Miss Hilda Rawsthorne 10th July Mrs Ida Smith 17th July Mrs Marjorie Lomas 24th July Mrs Rita Appleton 31st July Mrs Linda Weaver 7th August Mrs Margaret Fairhurst
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Ormskirk & District Historical Society
3rd October: Martin Jones will talk about ‘John Westhead, Newburgh Village Blacksmith.’
17th October: Peter Speirs will give a
talk entitled ‘A Little Quaker History.’
Please visit the website for our latest
programme of events. Meetings start
at 7.30pm at Four Lane Ends Mission.
All visitors welcome (£3). Further
information from Mrs P Nanson, tel.
01695 574364
www.ormskirkhistoricalsociety.co.uk.
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Bickerstaffe Mothers’ Union
Our June meeting commenced with a minutes silence for our much loved, dedicated long term member Mrs Renee Sephton. Renee will be missed at our meetings and also her regular Church attendance.
Our guest speaker Rev. Martin Adams spoke about his time as Curate in the Sandringham Group of Parishes, which comprise of six rural parishes in north-west Norfolk. Their most well-known parishioners are of course, the Royal Family. Martin described ways in which his life was a little different to that of other curates. He had to re-schedule his own ordination to avoid clashing with the Sandringham horse trials, he had to cope with unexpected Royal visits, and had the opportunity to speak to the Royal family on several occasions. Our July meeting is on the 20th and it will be our usual Strawberry Tea when Melling M.U. join us. We would like to extend an invitation to all ladies to join us.
Irene McCarthy
Bickerstaffe Women’s Institute At the July meeting of the Bickerstaffe W.I. we welcome Mrs. Barbara Hurst from Rainford. She is coming to tell us about how she started a small business using photography to create unusual yet attractive greetings cards for all
occasions. Many cards will be on display and for sale on the night. Please join us on Monday 25th July at 7.30pm at Four Land Ends Mission. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For more information contact Margaret Fairclough on 01695 729161.
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Editorial News
The deadline for the April
magazine is Wednesday 20th July.
As always, please pass articles
to myself or e-mail it to [email protected].
I will do my best to publish articles when space and
copyright allows. Thank you for all your support.
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